The Most Effective Cardio for a Fat-Free Life.
According to studies, exercising for at least 30 minutes five days a week produces the best results. The thing is, exercise can cover a wide range of activities as long as your heart rate is raised to an appropriate level for your age and stays there for the majority of the exercise period.
So, what kind of cardiovascular exercise should I do?
This is the exciting part: you can do almost anything as long as it is safe and meets the criteria for increasing your heart rate. I like to mix it up by alternating between fast walking and jogging in the park one day and attending a folk dance class the next.
The simplest routine is also the most effective – simply going for a power walk with your arms pumping at a sufficient pace will provide a low-impact route to removing excess fat from your body. It’s critical to avoid boredom and to constantly push yourself just a little bit further. For these reasons, I recommend taking a class or starting a new hobby that is both physical and enjoyable. Among the suggestions are:
Tennis
Cycling
Soccer
Volleyball
Hiking
Dancing of all types
Boxing
Canoeing
Rowing
Skiing
Water-skiing
Wind-surfing
Surfing
The possibilities are literally limitless, and half the fun comes from mastering a new skill, which boosts your newly discovered confidence. Ideally, you would divide your exercise routine into four or five sessions per week, with one or two dedicated to your new hobby or sport. In a journal, make a fitness plan for four weeks of exercise. That’s about how long it takes for our bodies to truly absorb and feel the benefits of new healthy habits.
Make a comments section to record your thoughts on how your workout went. It is here that you can really work on increasing your motivation by praising yourself and paying close attention to how YOU felt about your session.
Was it enjoyable? Is it easier this time? A little more than you were expecting? Make a note of everything, and you’ll be able to see how you’re progressing in the coming weeks. You can also include a section where you can suggest changes to yourself or simply write down which exercises worked best for you.
Remember that this is all about taking responsibility for your own body, and the more you do it, the stronger your motivation to do the right thing for yourself will be.
